Local contractors press Lincoln County to enforce licensing, citing unfair competition and safety risks
A group of licensed contractors told the Lincoln County Board the owner-builder exemption and unlicensed work are undercutting local firms, shifting liability to homeowners and reducing county revenue; county staff said stricter enforcement would require higher permit fees and more staff and took no action.
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A coalition of licensed builders told the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 2 that unlicensed construction and misuse of the owner-builder exemption are harming local businesses and exposing homeowners to financial and safety risks.
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